Activision Decathlon, The (1983)(U)

THE ACTIVISION

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THE GOAL

The goal here is to win.

Very simple.

Score as many points as you can in all
ten events of the decathlon.

GOOD LUCK!

OFFICIAL RULES
FOR THE ATARI 5200 ”

PREPARATION

• With power OFF, insert cartridge into
computer. Turn power ON.

• Solo decathlete uses left Joystick. Two Joy-
sticks required for more than one player.

• Press lower red button. Choose number of
players by pulling back on Joystick and
pressing red button. In multi-player mode,
the first and third decathletes compete
against the computer. Single players always
compete against the computer.

• Enter initials by pulling back on Joystick, then
pressing red button.

• Choose single practice events or full decath-
lon by pulling back on Joystick.

• Press START button to begin. After com-
pleting a single event, press START to
replay that event, or press RESET to return
to menu screen.

Joystick

Continually move Joystick to the left and right
to run or approach the scratch line.

(See "Events").

Scoring

Earn points for each event. Screen displays
event score following each attempt, and total
score. Score 1,000 points in any event, and a
musical tribute will be your reward. Only the
highest event score is added to total.

SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Strength Bar

Registers your relative running or approach
speed throughout each event. The faster you
move, the closer the bar moves to the right-
hand limit.

Real-time Clock

Counts the minutes, seconds and fractions of
seconds during all races.

Scratch Line

Don't cross the scratch line before pressing the
red button for appropriate events (see next
section).

Distance Measure

Distance is measured on-screen in meters for
appropriate events.

Current Contestant

The number 1,2,3 or 4 appears directly next
to the strength bars to remind contestants
which decathlete is competing.

EVENTS

100-Meter Dash

One opportunity. The quicker your time, the
higher your points.

Long Jump

Three attempts allowed. Begin with a 30 meter
running start, then press the red button just
before the scratch line.

Shot Put

Three attempts allowed. Move as quickly as
you can to the scratch line, then press the red
button.

High Jump

Allowed a maximum of three attempts at each
height. Run the 30 meter approach, then press
the red button to jump. Successfully "clear" a
height and the crossbar raises.

400-Meter Race

One opportunity. A middle-distance race.

110-Meter Hurdles

Ten hurdles at 10 meter intervals. You won't
be disqualified for "spilling" a hurdle, but it will
slow you down. Press the red button to jump
the hurdle.

Discus

Three attempts allowed. Approach the scratch
line as quickly as possible, then press the red
button.

Pole Vault

Allowed a maximum of three attempts at each
height. Run to the vault pit and plant your pole
by pressing and holding the red button. Con-
tinue to move the Joystick as you vault, and,
at the peak, release the red button to release
the pole. Successfully clear a height and the
crossbar raises.

Javelin

Three attempts allowed. Run to the scratch line,
then press the red button.

1500-Meter Race

One chance in this final event. Pace yourself,
then, give it your all!

THE CLUB OF
CHAMPIONS

If your final decathlon score meets or exceeds
the following, you're in the club!

Bronze: 8,600 to 8,999

Silver: 9,000 to 9,999

Gold: 10,000 or more

Fill out the attached coupon and we'll send
you the appropriate patch. Be sure to write
"ATARI 5200" on the envelope.

COUPON H04 C30

My Decothlon score Is

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the score. I am including $1.00 per patch for shipping
and hondling. Please enroll me and send my emblem to:

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Mail your completed form, picture and check or money
order (no cash please] to:

ACTIVISION, INC.

P. O. Box 7286
Mountain View, CA 94039

The Activision Decathlon was originally
designed by David Crane. This Atari® version
has been skillfully designed by Paul Willson.

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